The Series
X-Weighted tells the naked truth about weight loss, recording the gut-wrenching inner and outer journeys of the participants. Each one-hour episode witnesses the schemes and dreams that turn into gritty realities and the inspiring breakthroughs that characterize the drama of weight loss. Following the real-life journeys of its participants in true documentary format, the unique and personal stories that make up the series are a product of the participants’ own motivation to change their everyday lives for the better. All episodes are stories of adversity, profound challenges and stirring transformations. Our inspiring series showcases the triumph of losing weight by encouraging healthy lifestyles and hard work.
X-Weighted: Families is an eye-opening viewing experience revealing the critical issues contributing to an obesity epidemic. We follow the journeys of a varied cross-section of courageous families coming to terms with their fat reality. As well as losing sleep about fitting in at school or their first kiss, obese kids are also worrying about diabetes, high blood pressure and depression. Parents take responsibility for their bad choices, shut off game consoles, step away from buffets and fast food restaurants and drag their kids – kicking and screaming if necessary – into a healthy, active lifestyle. Heartbreaking, astonishing and occasionally shocking –
X-Weighted: Families is the most compelling and inspiring season yet.
X-Weighted airs on Slice and has aired in numerous countries around the world including the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Australia, Netherlands, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Please check your local listings for X-Weighted in your area.
The Experts
Paul Plakas, Fitness Expert
Dr. David Macklin, Obesity Physician
Crystal Andrus, Weight Loss Expert
Fred Connors, Self Esteem Expert
To join the X-Weighted mailing list, email
xweighted@anaid.com with “add to mailing list” as subject.
We are currently looking for families who want to make healthy living a priority, inspiring both themselves and audiences everywhere.
Contact us if your family:
- is sick of living an unhealthy lifestyle and wants to make positive changes
- has children between the ages of 8 and 17
- lives in (or within an hour's drive of) VANCOUVER, CALGARY, or KELOWNA
We want to tell your story.
To apply, please download and complete the application and submit with a recent full-length photo via:
EMAIL: xweighted@anaid.com
FAX: 780-465-0580
Or MAIL:
- X-Weighted Applications
c/o Anaïd Productions Inc.
208, 3132 Parsons Road
Edmonton, AB T6N 1L6
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW!
Submit your application to X-Weighted as soon as possible.
X-Weighted has touched the lives of dozens of participants who bravely bared their flaws, struggles, emotions, and triumphs in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
“Wanted to tell you that I loved the episode so much. I was soooo nervous about it, all for nothing! … The way it was put together was fantastic. … It was true to who I was and I can't say that anything was exaggerated, because it wasn't. Thank you so much for everything. My life has changed for the better beyond belief. I can't even begin to explain it.”
– Kristi, Season III Participant
“The hardest thing for me was trying to overcome my emotional issues. I was always telling myself I was overweight, and hideous…Now I feel so much better about myself. And I can pass it on to my daughter. I finally feel like a true athlete and I’m a strong female…It was such a positive experience for me and I feel like I grew a lot as a person over those 6 months. I'm so glad I decided to go for it!”
– Gaia, Season III Participant
“I just wanted to send a quick e-mail to you all to let you know how incredibly happy I was with the outcome of our episode…I think we were portrayed perfectly and the story was beautifully edited to show a true to life story of where we've come from and where we are headed. Our lives were transformed and we are still enjoying all of our new found confidence… A big thank you to all of you and your contributions in making this dream a reality and for all of the support we received during our journey. I will take a little piece of you all with me through the rest of my life.”
– Andrea, Season III Participant
“Just wanted to say ‘Thank You’ for an awesome show! You guys did an amazing job…our show was nothing short of classy and inspiring and most of all captured our true nature perfectly.”
– Laurelle & Nicola, Season III Participants
